Did you know that practically any will could be contested? Although the burden of proof for challenging a will sits with the person who contest the will to begin with, it is still possible for someone to allege that a will is simply invalid. Thinking about competency is especially important for adult children who are… Read More »
Posts Categorized: Dementia
Will 2016 Mark the Turning Point in the Battle Against Dementia?
Here’s a fascinating fact: Every year, the Queen of England sends a personal message of congratulations to the people in her country who’ve just turned 100. In 1952, she sent 3,000 of the messages. Last month, she sent almost 15,000. We are living longer. Nearly every major threat to our health has suffered a serious… Read More »
Are We Ready for Dementia?
Canada’s leading newspaper, the Toronto Star, recently asked its country an important question: are we ready for rapidly rising dementia rates? We can ask ourselves the same question too — both as a society and as individuals. “The tide of dementia is swelling and no country will be spared,” the Star writes. “…This is not just… Read More »